Smog over Bishkek appeared after modernization of the Heating and Power Plant (HPP). Deputy Director of Tazalyk municipal enterprise Adil Nazarov told at a press conference.
He noted that there is no scientific research yet which specific source makes a greater contribution to pollution.
«Someone says that it is HPP. But it was built in 1961. On the other hand, the smog problem has appeared in the last 2-3 years. There must be some sharp influence from the outside for such a growth. Only modernization of HPP has occurred during this time. Why did the situation worsen? Because we burn low-calorie coal from Kara-Keche. But since there is no scientific research, we can only put forward hypotheses,» he said.
Adil Nazarov added that, of course, a scientific approach to the issue of pollution is needed. But at the same time, he said, urgent measures must be taken. «The City Hall has a proposal for the government to reduce emissions. We suggest to remove the limit on electricity consumption until March 1 at least at newly-built quarters,» he said.
